The Law of Conservation of Mass tells us that mass can't be created or destroyed during a chemical reaction.
Simple Examples:
When you burn a piece of paper, it looks like it vanishes, but it actually changes into ash and gas. The total mass before you burn it and after is still the same.
If you mix vinegar and baking soda, it makes gas. If you trap that gas, the total weight of everything you started with and what you end up with stays the same.
Isn't it neat how everything stays balanced?
The Law of Conservation of Mass tells us that mass can't be created or destroyed during a chemical reaction.
Simple Examples:
When you burn a piece of paper, it looks like it vanishes, but it actually changes into ash and gas. The total mass before you burn it and after is still the same.
If you mix vinegar and baking soda, it makes gas. If you trap that gas, the total weight of everything you started with and what you end up with stays the same.
Isn't it neat how everything stays balanced?